What are the first cities that come to your mind when the United Kingdom comes up? Is it London or Edinburgh? Maybe even Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast or Oxford? They all are beautiful and awesome places, but they are not the only ones that deserve a spot in your mind. If you are planning a trip somewhere, there are 3 spectacular and underrated cities in the UK that are totally worth visiting! Are you ready to discover a precious hidden gem that will blow your mind?
Before you go on with the recommendations, we have to warn you that all the cities below are large and full of awesome historic and cultural sites and monuments. In order to take full advantage of your time there, you should hire a car. This way, you will reduce the amount of time you need in order to reach all the spots in your itinerary while you save energy. Enjoy Travel provides you with all the information you need about the available hire cars in the UK, such as size and price, so that you can identify the best option for you in the comfort of your own home. Then, you will have all you need to explore the underrated cities below.
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City 1: Leeds, England
Leeds is a stunning city in Northern England that manages to mesmerise visitors with its romantic and modern atmosphere. You can blend in with the locals by visiting some of its grand shopping malls and markets such as the Trinity Shopping Centre, the Leeds Corn Exchange, the Victoria Quarter and the Leeds Kirkgate Market. As for more typical tourist attractions, you should go to the Leeds City Museum, the Royal Armouries Museum, the Grand Theatre, the Kirkstall Abbey, the Abbey House Museum and the Harewood House.
City 2: Ullapool, Scotland
If you are looking for a peaceful and quiet place, Ullapool is the ideal destination. It is in northern Scotland, and it is a fishing village. It might be small, but it is full of cool activities for you to do. You can climb the Ullapool hill, hop on a boat and explore the coast, swim in Loch Broom, admire the Rhue Lighthouse and visit the Ullapool Museum.
City 3: Aberystwyth, Wales
Another coastal city that will take your breath away is Aberystwyth. This paradise-looking city in Wales has got a wide range of wonderful attractions that you should visit. Do you need a few examples? You can have a fun and quick look around the whole area by going on a touristy train ride at the Vale of Rheidol Railway. Three interesting things that you must see are The Magic of Life Butterfly House, the Great Aberystwyth Camera Obscura in Constitution Hill and the Silver Mountain Experience. If you are interested in Welsh castles, you should pay a visit to what is left of the Aberystwyth Castle.
